Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end humer, unsp arm, sqla

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the humerus, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. It specifically indicates a long-term complication or residual effect of such an injury, rather than the acute fracture itself. The affected arm is not specified.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., growth disturbance, deformity, chronic pain, limited range of motion) directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the proximal humerus. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the chronic effects of the injury after the initial healing phase.

• Always use a seventh character of "S" for sequela when reporting long-term effects of an injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal humerus.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent active treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate "A" or "D" seventh character codes for those encounters.